Review: Ravel (Lake Haven Book 2) by D.M. Simmons

The highly anticipated follow up to EVOKE and book two in the Lake Haven series.

It’s been two years since the accident that claimed the lives of three friends and stopped her heart. But when the truth brought Laney Thomas back, something followed.

Together, Laney and Evan have moved forward from the night that changed their lives forever. They finished college, moved back home, and started the next chapter of their lives. But shortly after being back in Lake Haven, they began. Nightmares. Ominous sleep stealers of never-ending darkness, that plague Laney’s dreams, threatening her happy ever after.

But darkness, is never just itself. Something is always hiding in its shadows. And while the truth may have saved her once, the consequence of that night could be too hard to escape this time.

RAVEL is the second book in the Lake Haven series. It dives deeper into the world of EVOKE, exploring the impact of moments that change us, loves that consume us, and decisions that forever haunt us
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Even hours after finishing this book, I’m still thinking about it. From the start Ravel was engaging. It follows Laney as she is trying to navigate life two years after a tragic event. As expected, it’s not easy for her. But she’s trying. She’s gotten engaged. She’s thriving at her job. But something isn’t quite right. She’s still missing something from that tragic night and has been having nightmares.

Throughout the book, she’s still somewhat being haunted – which felt extremely realistic. It wouldn’t be easy to move on from something like that. Regardless, of finding love, having a great family, and a great job.

She was an incredible character. And I loved being in her head. I understood her motivations, and her drives. And I also thought her love story with Evan was incredibly sweet. There was no doubt in my mind that they were not soulmates.

And that ending? My jaw was on the floor. That ending was completely unsuspected. It had such a nice and interesting pace, that didn’t give anything away or make it seem rushed. I actually went back and reread it multiple times to make sure that I had read it correctly. It was…wow. There has to be another one. Right???

Final Thoughts

Ravel was an engaging book from start to finish with an incredible twist. 

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